The US pet supplies sector appeared in a healthy state at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando.
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Big player in the Netherlands
Faunaland is one of the biggest pet supplies chains in the Netherlands. A few months ago, the company opened a new XL store in Den Helder, in North …
“Making a positive difference”
To be the local pet store with the best customer focus and service, a broad selection of products and competitive pricing – that was the vision of …
Arken Zoo lays its focus on pet health
The Swedish pet store chain Arken Zoo is cooperating with the veterinary clinic franchise Vettris, which was established in 2012. Both …
Breeding in Indonesia
Rajanta S. Rahardja and his wife established the Bellenz Fish Farm in the Indonesian city of Tangerang in 1999. In the last few years, the company has …
Fressnapf eyes the Italian market
Europe’s leading pet store chain Fressnapf enjoyed a record year in 2012. This year the focus is on expansion in Italy.
Modern technology delivers better quality
With its own production facilities in Italy, Brazil and Serbia, the Italian company Farmina Pet Foods has developed into an …
Ingredients from the sea
Thanks to innovative production technology and logistics, the Norwegian company Hofseth Biocare is able to preserve the quality of protein, calcium and oil…
Three letters that spell success
The Dutch company KSE is a leader in industrial process controlling and dosing and weighing systems in the pet supplies sector worldwide.
New report on the US pet food market
Enjoying nature in one’s own garden
Ask around in the pet supplies trade in any country and the answer is always the same: the garden pond business is growing! The trend is towards…
Success is possible
Pet product retailers can achieve success in the garden pond segment. Those who engage in this complex field would do well to offer an extensive range of …
Dental hygiene solution for dogs
80 per cent of dogs contract periodontal disease by the age of two, according to studies. The US company Zututh has launched a dental hygiene …
Waterworld in the garden
A pond will adorn any garden, but only considerable care and the right products will turn the pond and its occupants into an eye-catching feature. This …
New offerings from Global Pet Expo
Sergeant’s Pet Care Products is one of the most famous manu-facturers of pet products in the USA. At the Global Pet Expo the company presented a …
Healthy pets, happy owners
Maintaining the health of their dog, cat, bird, small mammal, fish or reptile is a matter close to the heart of pet owners. The industry offers a wide …
Less is often more
Sales campaigns and promotions by manufacturers are generally in demand among retailers – but by no means all such events are desirable.
Products for pets
The origins of the Belgian company Moderna Products date back to 1936. Initially it supplied the fashion industry with plastic products before entering the pet …
Charting a course for success in Mechelen
The heart of the “Exo Terra” reptile brand beats in Mechelen, Belgium. Here, in the Exo Terra Base Camp of Canadian manufacturer Rolf C. …
“The pet industry is healthy”
The US pet supplies market remains buoyant, even when the economy isn’t doing so well. The rude health of the pet industry was mirrored at the …
An ongoing success story
Zoo Med is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of terrarium products. This year the company has expanded rapidly, but is nevertheless running out of …
Hygiene is the top priority
In Bugs International, proprietor Georg Reitmaier has probably created the world’s largest feeder insect breeding facility.
Innovations in the UK
The UK’s dual-venue pet trade show PATS takes place on 19 – 20 March at Sandown Park Exhibition Centre. This year the show organisers are reporting a record …